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An Assessment of Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviours of Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Guyana

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 2: 2017
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.199
Pages: 
250–5
Synopsis: 
Dietary and physical activity behaviours of Guyanese adolescents’ survey revealed that only one-tenth of youth are consuming daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake. Only half of youth participate in vigorous physical activity and less than half in moderate physical activity.

ABSTRACT

Background: In Guyana, the five leading causes of death are ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Maintaining healthy eating habits and adequate daily physical activity could prevent many of these conditions.

Received: 
29 Jul, 2015
Accepted: 
20 Apr, 2015
Published: 
22 Sep, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Adolescents
childhood
diet
physical activity
nutrition
Journal Authors: 
L Stephanas
e-Published: 18 Dec, 2015

Evaluation of Nutritional Biochemical Parameters in Haemodialysis Patients Over a Ten-year Period

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.117
Pages: 
213–7
Synopsis: 
This study evaluated the nutritional status of haemodialysis patients by assessing biochemical and anthropometric parameters. The prevalence of malnutrition in haemodialysis patients was evident; however, the results showed that the nutritional deterioration of these patients was mainly reflected in their biochemical parameters rather than in their anthropometric measurements.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
19 May, 2014
Accepted: 
06 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
body mass index
Haemodialysis
Anthropometry
nutrition
kidney disease
Journal Authors: 
AIQ Alfonso
RF Castillo
FJ Gomez Jimenez
AM Nuñez Negrillo
e-Published: 05 May, 2015

Knowledge of Students Attending a High School in Pretoria, South Africa, on Diet, Nutrition and Exercise

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 6 (2010)
Pages: 
633–40
Synopsis: 
Inactivity and low levels of physical activity are predisposing factors to many chronic diseases such as heart disease which are showing an increase in prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our results indicated that 38%, of the participants engaged in low activity levels, 58.8% in moderate activity levels and 3.2% in high activity levels and that generally, adolescents are not actively involved in adequate physical activities that could safeguard their present and future health and well-being.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this study was to ascertain the knowledge of students on the composition of a healthy diet, daily nutritional requirements and the importance of regular exercise.

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
knowledge
exercise
nutrition
informal settlement
unhealthy lifestyle
Journal Authors: 
SV Letlape
K Mokwena
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

Effect of Menopause, Anthropometry, Nutrition and Lifestyle on Bone Status of Women in the Northern Mediterranean

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)
Pages: 
494–502
Synopsis: 
In Mediterranean women, effects of menopause, age, anthropometry, nutrition and lifestyle on bone parameters were assessed. Broad Ultrasonic Attenuation and Speed of Sound were negatively predicted by menopause. Numerous effects were determined in postmenopausal compared to premenopausal women.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of age, menopause, anthropometry, nutrition and lifestyle on bone status of women of the Northern Mediterranean Region of Croatia, which is considered the Adriatic Coast of Southeast Europe.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
lifestyle
Anthropometry
menopause
nutrition
quantitative ultrasound
Journal Authors: 
S Pavicic Zezelj
O Cvijanovic
V Micovic
D Bobinac
Z Crncevic-Orlic
G Malatestinic
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013
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